Amy Mullis
Certified Nursing Assistant
Concord,NC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
06.1998 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes
Certified Nursing Assistant Outpatient
Novant Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
02.2015 - 06.2020
- . Plan and prepare admitting bays with equipment and supplies for
- The admission of patient
- . Participate in all elements of patient safety when escorting patient within the area
- . Assist patient with disrobing, containment of personal belongings
- And donning patient gown
- .Obtain vital signs, placement of compression stockings and other tasks as directed by RN
- . Properly uses point of care equipment according to manufacturers
- Instruction for use and properly disinfects equipment in between each
- Patient use.
- . Effectively conducts hand hygiene when providing direct care
- . Communicates directly with RN any significant information obtained
- . Concentrates on optimizing patient experience by promptly attending
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
Marshville, NC 06.1989 - 06.1992
Diploma - Allied Health
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC 09.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Documenting behaviors
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Basic Life Skills
06-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Outpatient
Novant Healthcare
02.2015 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
06.1998 - Current
Diploma - Allied Health
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
09.1994 - 06.1998
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
06-1994
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
06.1989 - 06.1992